Description
This homemade Wendy’s chili recipe captures the authentic flavors of the classic Wendy’s chili, allowing you to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home. Packed with ground beef, beans, and vegetables, this hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for any occasion. Serve it topped with diced onions and shredded cheese for an added touch of authenticity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
- 1 cup water
- 2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
- 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste
Instructions
- Gather All Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are measured and ready.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press the ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty. Let the bottom brown for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir and break the beef into crumbles, cooking until no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped celery, onion, and bell pepper to the beef. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the Chili: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add Vinegar: Just before serving, mix in the white vinegar.
Notes
- Heat Level: To increase the heat, add cayenne pepper.
- Bean Content: For a bean-heavy chili, double the amount of kidney and pinto beans.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1521mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg